lindros2

Has anyone else noticed that the 2006 TL wheels have a larger "cutout" around the air cap?

Compare:
http://autopia.org/gallery/data/500/rear_wheel1.JPG

with:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...etail05016.jpg

simont53

That is to accomodate the TPMS sensor

skyy406

I just noticed that today on a 2006 TL

JTL__ACURA

damn you are observant, cant even tell. LOL. good eyes... i wouldnt have notice that.

XtraKrispy

I believe that is for the TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) which is new for 2006.

The question I have is can we install aftermarket rims on the new 2006's and keep the TPMS?

TranTL

I am also wondering the same thing. What about Aftermarket Rims and Keeping the TPMS???

ndx2

I think one of the members here asked their dealership/tech, and their response was that the factory TPMS won't work with most aftermarket rims... even A-Spec rims if I remember correctly.

mickey3c

That's one hell of a cutout.. Why they need that much for TPMS. MY G doesn't.. I guess it is going to make it tougher to get aftermarket rims...?

KJSmitty

The "cutout" is possibly there to facilitate the extra weight of the TPMS stem/module. I have yet to see an 06 up close.

Anyone have pics of the rim?

simont53

The 06 A specs have the cut out as well

MichaelBenz

iTrader: (2)

I think there is an A-spec rim with the TPMS stem on it, runs more than the others for our 04-05 models. Minimal though. I seem to remember seeing it in the A of E parts store on ebay - but it is down right now until the 31st for rework or something.

Scribesoft

I would assume that finding aftermarket rims which will accomodate TPMS will only be difficult for the short term. More and more auto manufacturers are including TPMS as an option, and I would expect aftermarket wheel companies are taking note.

In a year or so (I'm speculating here), there should be many more "TPMS-friendly" aftermarket wheels on the market if wheel manufacturers want to remain "in the game"

Just my though

Think of it this way: the TL stockies are pretty nice to begin with. At least we're not looking for aftermarket wheels to replace steelies w/ hub caps! I would be in much more of a hurry if that were the case.

Warren803

I think the stock wheels are fugly...I definately want to replace em.

XtraKrispy

Nice. I'll probably wait a year or two to get some new rims and hopefully there will be a bigger selection that will be compatible with the TPMS. I really like the look of the Axis Mesh rims.

Adobeman

What's this going to mean if we 04/05 folks curb rash or bend a rim badly a year or two from now? Are we going to have to find 04/05 replacements on eBay if we don't want rims with different cut-outs on the car ? The cutout may look minor to some but I think it really changes the rim enough that I'd be bummed if that was all I could get for a replacement. I like the 04/05 rims.

Batman-JGII

My Chrome A-Spec (or what they are now calling the accessory wheel) does not have a cut out. This makes me wonder why they needed to do this cut out stuff on the original wheel.

TL-Rocks!

So as was mentioned before, having the sensor means added weight that is lop-sided. So they cut into the rim to take material out and rebalance the weight distribution. I I thought they could have just added a counter-weight on the inside of the rim and left the ouside of the rim alone...but that's just my

A_UFO

See the Canada Acura FAQ regarding TPMS. Scroll down to Section 6 for TPMS.

http://www.acura.ca/AcuraEng/Owners/Information/FAQ